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There have been concerns about Famous Dex for years. The rapper has appeared on Livestreams seemingly intoxicated and photos of Dex have been shared causing people to question his sobriety. There was a time when he was boastful about being clean but soon, reports about the rapper possibly abusing drugs surfaced. Rich The Kid even stepped in to make sure Dex was admitted to a rehab center, and after months away from the hustle and bustle of the industry, Dex returned home.

However, as rumors continue to circulate, rapper-comedian Boskoe100 sat down with VladTV to briefly discuss his run-ins with Dex. “He’s a strange dude to me,” said Boskoe, who claimed he knows one of Dex’s ex-girlfriends.

“She was so fly to me. We real cool and I talk to her and I look at him and I watch his antics and I’m just…bro. This dude is like a lost soul,” he continued. “He like…you know what, shout out to Famous Dex. I hope he really get himself together. I hope he get his life together.”

Vlad added that Dex “seemed like he has deep-seated problems,” to which Boskoe replied, “He a dope head. He’s a dope fiend… It was like, you had so much potential. Like damn, you had a girl like this, and you f*cked this [up]. She’s beautiful… He just a dope head.” Boskoe100 went on to say that after witnessing several artists pass away from overdoses, rappers need to “get help with these drug addictions.”

Dex is also facing a slew of legal issues stemming from accusations of theft, gun possession, and domestic violence. Watch Boskoe100 express his concerns below.

When she’s not putting her personal life on display for reality television cameras, Angela Simmons is busy with multiple projects. The business mogul has been a part of the entertainment world since she was born and she’s learned the ins and outs of the trade from her famous father, Rev Run of Run-DMC. Angela has been developing her Built Not Bought brand for some time as she’s highlighted her rigorous fitness journey, and now she’s previewing the next step for her company.

Aside from posting photos with her son or working out in the gym, Simmons is known for sharing a thirst trap or two. In a preview of her upcoming Built Not Bought swimwear collection, the reality star sported a two-piece and grooved to Beyoncé.

With the Lion King: The Gift track as her background music, Angela showed off her fit framed in a barely-there bikini. Responses and reactions flooded her comments as people praised her for being comfortable in her own skin. Angela has previously stated that she’s faced backlash in the past from a public who continues to view her as a pastor’s kid, but she has repeatedly made it clear that she’s living for herself and no one else.

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The last time there was this big of a noose scandal, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace had reportedly found a rope hanging in his garage. The investigation didn’t lead to any suspects or arrests, and it was determined by authorities that the noose wasn’t left maliciously. Still, during a time when social and political tensions were high, people were on guard. 

Earlier this month, an Amazon warehouse that is currently under construction in Connecticut was reportedly found to have five nooses hanging inside of the unfinished facility. Authorities report that a supervisor located a noose at the end of April and immediately made employees undergo anti-discriminatory training. However, days later, more arrived.

The “hangman’s noose” ropes are reportedly currently being investigated at a crime lab and Amazon issued a statement to a local news station. “Amazon remains deeply disturbed by the incident that occurred in Windsor a couple of weeks ago. Hate, racism, and discrimination have no place in our society and are not tolerated in any development associated with Amazon— whether it be under construction like this one, or fully operational.”

“We are committed to working with the Town and Windsor Police Department, as well as our development partners, to hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure that all members of our community feel valued, respected, and safe. We are contributing towards the reward to find and bring to justice those responsible.”

There haven’t been any suspects named and it’s unclear if any information has been picked up from surveillance footage. The reward for information about this case has increased to $50K. There are those who have taken to social media to express that they believe this is all being made to be something out of nothing.

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The friendship involving Timbaland, Aaliyah, and Missy Elliott was tried and true, but many fans are more familiar with their collaborations than their personal relationship. The trio was of a select group of Hip Hop and R&B artists that dominated the 1990s music scene, but before Aaliyah was able to continue her goals into the 2000s, the 22-year-old songbird tragically died in a plane crash back in 2001.

Since her untimely passing, both Missy and Timbaland have not only honored her legacy, but they often pop up with memories unknown to the public. On Friday (May 14), Missy gave a “fun fact” about Aaliyah’s 1996 single “One in a Million,” a track that was written by both Tim and Missy.

“Funfact because I didn’t think I was a singer singer I would rap sing all the songs I did. If you listen to Aaliyah ‘One in A Million’ it was rap singing a bounce to the melody because that’s the only way I thought I sounded decent in the demos [shrrug emoji].” In today’s music scene, “rap-singing” is a norm and often, it’s difficult to determine if an artist that many consider a rapper should truly be classified as a singer. 

Missy has been one of the leading innovators in the music industry, and whether one categorizes her as a singer or rapper, or overall entertainer, fans can’t get enough. Check out Missy’s tweets and take a trip down memory lane with Aaliyah’s “One in a Million” below and let us know if you can hear the “rap-singing” element of its production.

During the height of Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest, while he was still a member of the San Fransisco 49ers, many music artists supported his endeavor. Then, when Kaepernick was no longer in the league and struggling to find a new home team, those same artists vowed to boycott or reject performing at games. As the years have moved on and with Jay-Z involved in the league, sentiments have changed and it’s business as usual. With the 2022 Super Bowl reportedly set to land in Los Angeles, Snoop Dogg wants an all-star line-up for the halftime show.

“Hopefully the NFL will be smart and make the right decision. It’s in Inglewood, California, and it will make the most sense in the world,” Snoop shared with Yahoo Entertainment.

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“I’m available, Dre’s available, Eminem’s available, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent — whoever Dr. Dre wants to pull out of his hat to make this thing a professional event and make it big and the biggest effort they can have,” the Long Beach icon added. “It’s just a matter of the NFL pulling the trigger. I wouldn’t just walk out. I would definitely do something that would be mind-blowing, you know what I’m saying? People will be talking about it for the next 30 years.”

We could only imagine what an Aftermath, Death Row, and Top Dawg Entertainment Super Bowl halftime show would look like, but Hip Hop fans are unsure if the NFL would approve. “I’m open to anything that’s dope, unique, edgy, and cunning. This will be cutting-edge, just for my people.” Do you think this is a good idea?

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If you’ve ever wondered what the inside of Big Sean’s palatial mansion looks like, Architectural Digest is giving the world a sneak peek. The Detroit rapper has climbed the ranks of the Rap game to become a respected emcee in the industry, and it doesn’t surprise many that he’s living large in his seven-bedroom Beverly Hills luxury home that used to be owned by Guns N’ Roses rocker Slash. Sean reportedly purchased the property back in 2017 and told the outlet that he didn’t do much, if any, redesigning of the residence.

“It has a lot of history. The whole house used to be kinda like, a darker gothic tone,” said Sean. “I kinda brightened the whole thing up.”

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Big Sean also shared that in October 2019, his mother came to visit and while she was there, told him that she would just stay until Thanksgiving. When the gluttonous holiday arrived, she decided she would stay until his birthday…in March. When the rapper’s celebratory day came around in the Spring, the world was put on lockdown under quarantine and Sean revealed that she hasn’t left since. “It’s been beautiful,” he said.

In true Slash fashion, the luxury crib came built with a mini nightclub. Sean said he didn’t change the design of the underground area at all, but he did replace the sofas. “All black everything. I got the exact same couches that he had in here before, but I just got new ones because I don’t know what the f*ck he was doing down here,” the rapper said with a smile before sharing that he kept the same stripper pole but it’s been meticulously sanitized.

You don’t want to miss his closet, sneaker collection, movie theater, recording studio, spacious garden, and massive bedroom. Watch Big Sean give a personal tour of his crib below.